The idea behind the Huntingdon Sport-o-thèque is to encourage physical activity by lending out quality equipment. Financial constraints will no longer be an issue.
Opened on June 20, the Huntingdon Sport-o-thèque will function like a municipal library. A yearly membership will cost $10 for an individual user or $25 for a family. At this point, members have the privilege of borrowing sports equipment free of charge for up to a week.
« Our objective is that all families have access to equipment whatever their financial situation, » explained Vanessa Théoret from Jeunesse rurale en forme. « We hope to encourage people to be more active; moving by doing physical activity. There are no territorial restrictions, meaning that non residents can also become members. »
When it came time to purchase equipment, the management at Sport-o-thèque did not skimp on quality or quantity. « There is something here for everyone, » indicated Joelle Daoust, Project Manager of the Sport-o-thèque. « We have kayaks, tennis rackets, baseball gloves, balls and even bicycles. »
In the winter, the borrowing resource, which is financed by a variety of partners, will offer a wide choice of snowshoes, hockey and ball hockey equipment.
Please note that the Sport-o-thèque will be open 12 months a year. During the school year, it will be located at Heritage School, 21 King St. in Huntingdon. It will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. During the summer months, the Sport-o-thèque will move to the Maison des jeunes, 1 Arthur-Pigeon St. in Huntingdon, however, the opening hours will be changed. The plan is for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Translated by Cathleen Johnston
Equipment available
Snowshoes
Hockey sticks
Kayaks
Bicycles
Giraffe bike trailers
Bicycle helmets
Ice skates
Tennis rackets and balls
Soccer balls
Child seats for bicycles
Materials for motor skills activities
